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  • Loveland Magazine Directory of local government leadership in 2020

    Loveland Magazine Directory of local government leadership in 2020

    Loveland City School District

    Dr. Kathryn Lorenz President

    Ned Portune Vice President

    Art Jarvis – Member

    Michele Pettit – Member

    Eileen Washburn – Member

    Dr. Amy Crouse – Superintendent

    Kevin Hawley  Treasurer/CFO

     

    City of Loveland

    Kathy Bailey – Mayor

    Robert Weisgerber – Vice Mayor

    Andy Bateman – Member

    Ted Phelps – Member

    Tim Butler – Member

    Neal Oury – Member

    Kent Blair – Member

    Dave Kennedy – City Manager

    Michelle Byrde – Finance Director

     

    Symmes Township

    Jodie Leis – Board President

    Kenneth N. Bryant – Vice-President

    Phil Beck – Trustee

    Joseph C. Grossi – Fiscal Officer

    Kimberly A. Lapensee – Administrator

     

    Miami Township

    Ken Tracy – Chairperson

    Mary Makley – Vice Chair

    Karl Schultz – Member

    Eric Ferry – Fiscal Officer

    JEFF WRIGHT – Township Administrator

     

    Hamilton Township

    Brent Centers – Administrator

     

    Deerfield Township

    Kristin Malhotra – President of Board of Trustees

    Lelle Lutts Hedding – Vice President of Board of Trustees

    Jim Siciliano – Trustee

    Dan Corey – Fiscal Officer

    Eric Reiners – Township Administrator

     

    City of Milford

    AMY VILARDO – Mayor

    LISA EVANS – Vice-Mayor

    KIM CHAMBERLAND – Member

    ANET COOPER – Member

    TED HASKINS – Member

    SANDY RUSSELL– Member

    Kyle Mitchell – Member

    MICHAEL DOSS City Manager

    Patricia Wirthlin – DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

     

    City of Montgomery

    Chris Dobrozsi – Mayor

    Craig Margolis – Vice Mayor

     Lee Ann Bissmeyer – Council Member

    Michael Cappel – Council Member

    Gerri Harbison – Council Member

    Lynda Roesch – Council Member

    Ken Suer – Council Member

    Brian Riblet – City Manager

    Katie Smiddy – Finance Director

     

    Clermont County

    David L. Painter – President

    Edwin H. Humphrey – Vice President

    Claire B. Corcoran – Commissioner

    Thomas J. Eigel – County administrator

     

    Hamilton County

    Denise Driehaus – President

    Stephanie Summerow Dumas – Vice-President

    Victoria Parks (Appointed)

    Todd Portune (Retired)

    Jeff Aluotto – Administrator

    DEPARTMENTS

    Warren County

    Tom Grossmann – Commissioner
    Shannon Jones – Commissioner
    David G. Young – Commissioner
    Tiffany Zindel – Administrator
    Martin Russell – Deputy Administrator
    Tina Osborne – Clerk of Commissioners

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  • [Videos/Interviews/Photos] What does the new City Hall leadership look like?

    [Videos/Interviews/Photos] What does the new City Hall leadership look like?

    In the photo above, newly elected Councilwoman Kathy Baliey takes the oath of office administered by Solicitor Joe Braun. Bailey will serve as Loveland’s Mayor for the next two years.

    Mihaela Manova

    by Mihaela Manova

    Loveland, Ohio – As 2019 ends, and 2020 resolutions arise, the Loveland City Hall renews its politicians. On a cold night on December 2nd, residents entered Loveland City Hall to witness the introduction and induction of their council members, and in turn, filled the hall to capacity. Rows of chairs were perfectly lined up and filled with family and active residents, time was passing and excitement fueled the room.

    The room was spacious enough to fill a crowd of a hundred, and it soon did.

    Clerk of Council Misty Brents (on far left) chaired the start of the meeting. Brents, City Manager Dave Kennedy, and Councilmember Tim Butler waiting for the meeting to begin.

    Mixed feelings of anxiety and happiness permeated the room as council members lined up in their respective seats. On the far left side sat the Clerk of Council Misty Brents, followed by an empty seat that in moments would be occupied by Andrew Bateman. Councilmembers Neal Oury, City Manager David Kennedy, a re-elected Kathy Bailey, Rob Weisgerber, Tim Butler, a re-elected Kent Blair, Ted Phelps, and Solicitor, Joseph Braun filled the remainder of the high-backed, upholstered chairs.

    Throughout the audience, one can see campaign supporters and family members awaiting their loved ones to be inaugurated as others were standing quietly in the back admiring the process. As 7 PM passed and people sat in their seats, the room became quiet and then erupted in applause as the anticipated new council member, Andrew Bateman came through the doors with a smile. The clerk called the roll and meeting to order and led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance. 

    Loveland Police and Loveland/Symmes Fire Department Chaplin, Pastor Bill Hounshell followed with an Invocation as the council inductions soon followed.

    Kathy Bailey was sworn into office by Hamilton County Judge Brad Greenberg, a former Loveland Mayor.

    Kathy Bailey was first to hit the podium with support as her family sat in the front row. Judge Brad Greenberg swore in Bailey as a council member for which she presented a speech in front of the audience. Bailey has been Loveland’s Mayor for the past four years and was re-elected to serve on Council on November 5 for another four-year term.

    “Four years ago, I didn’t necessarily know what I was getting into, or why, but I certainly know now. I ran again because I have come to love this city, the entire community, our residence, our community partners, (and) our business owners of this city,” Bailey said after taking her oath.

    Watch the LOVELAND MAGAZINE VIDEO below for the newly elected members’ speeches.

    Kent Blair received a congratulatory handshake from Police Chief Sean Rahe after taking his oath of office.

    Up next, Kent Blair was sworn in by Patricia Melson and Andrew Bateman was sworn in by Marla Simiele. Blair said, “The city of Loveland is a lot more than just a collection of buildings and a bunch of people who live in a certain place and work and go to the school in town, it’s an idea. And, I love the idea that is Loveland.”

    After taking the oath, Bateman expressed what he stands for and what he sees in Loveland’s future. “The City is really a special place and it’s because of the people that care about it. So, ‘us’ in government need to care about them no matter where they’re from, what they do, why they’re here. We’re all neighbors and nothing can be more needed in our society today than a return to neighborliness.” 

    First-time Councilmember Andy Bateman received an ovation when he entered the Council Chamber a few minutes late. He then laughed lightheartedly and pointed to the empty seat on the dais he was directed to occupy. As if saying, “For me?”

    After Bateman’s speech, the anticipated nominations for Mayor for the next two years were opened by Clerk Misty Brents. Blair nominated Bailey and no other nominations were made. After she received all seven votes, a round of applause proceeded her to the podium to take the oath as Mayor administered by Solicitor Braun.

    After a round of handshakes with each council member, Bailey returned to the center seat at the dais to run the remainder of the meeting.

    Bailey then asked for nominations for Vice Mayor.

    Former City Solicitor Susan Allspach (nee Gertz) administered the oath of office to Rob Weisger after he was chosen to continue as Vice-Mayor for another two years.

    Rob Weisgerber was nominated by Neal Oury and Tim Butler nominated himself. The roll was called and with five votes against two, Rob Weisgerber became reelected as Vice Mayor. In his speech, he said, “The commitment to the community at large has been a passion of mine. I have no interest in being at other levels, it’s near and dear to my heart to be with the residents in a community that I share.”

    The evening ended as Pastor Bill closed the ceremony with another prayer and the council meeting was adjourned. The once anxious room became one of congratulations and handshakes, as we will now witness the changes that the council has in store.

    After the meeting came to a close I interviewed Mayor Baily and Councilmembers Blair and Bateman.

    The photos in this slide show are © Mihaela Manova 2019/Loveland Magazine (Photos can be purchased lovelandmagazine@cinci.rr.com)

  • Special Meeting of City Council to swear in new members and elect Mayor and Vice-Mayor

    Special Meeting of City Council to swear in new members and elect Mayor and Vice-Mayor

    Loveland, Ohio – Current Mayor Kathy Bailey and current Councilmember Kent Blair retained their seats on Council in the recent election. Andy Bateman was elected for the first time. All three will take an oath of office in a special council meeting on Monday, December 2. The meeting begins at 7 PM at City Hall.

    After the three are sworn in and join the other four councilmembers at the dais, all seven will vote to elect a Mayor and Vice-Mayor who will serve in those positions for the next two years until the next municipal election in 2021.

    The other council members are, current Vice-Mayor, Rob Weisgerber and members, Ted Phelps, Tim Butler, and Neal Oury who each have two years remaining of their current terms. Angie Settell was not re-elected.

    Here are results of the Loveland Magazine informal poll of area residents when we asked, “Hey Psychics, “Who is most likely to be Loveland’s next Mayor?”

    Kathy Bailey – 57%

    The Loveland Frog – 13%
    Tim Butler – 8%
    Neal Oury – 7%
    Andy Bateman – 5%
    Rob Weisgerber – 5%
    Ted Phelps – 3%
    Kent Blair – 2%

    Here is the agenda for the meeting…

    AGENDA

    City Council Meeting 7:00 PM Monday, December 2, 2019

    Loveland City Hall 120 West Loveland Avenue Loveland, OH 45140

    1. Call to Order
    2. Pledge of Allegiance
    3. Invocation

    A. Loveland Police and LSFD Chaplain Bill Hounshell

    1. Oath of Office for Newly Elected and Reelected City Council Members
      1. Kathy Bailey – Oath of Office administered by Judge Brad Greenberg
      2. Kent Blair – Oath of Office administered by Patricia Melson
      3. Andrew Bateman – Oath of Office administered by Marla Simiele
    2. Nomination and Election of Mayor

    A. Oath of Office

    6. Nomination and Election of Vice Mayor

    A. Oath of Office

    7. Benediction

    A. Loveland Police and LSFD Chaplain Bill Hounshell

    8. Adjournment

    (The next City Council Meeting will be on December 10, 2019, at 7:00 PM)

  • Hey Psychics, “Who is most likely to be Loveland’s next Mayor?”

    Hey Psychics, “Who is most likely to be Loveland’s next Mayor?”

    Loveland, Ohio – On December 2, Loveland City Council will meet to swear in the recently elected members. The meeting will begin at 7 PM at City Hall.

    Kathy Bailey is the current Mayor, however, after municipal elections in Loveland, Council meets in an “Organizational Meeting” and votes among themselves a Mayor and Vice-Mayor for the next two years.

    Sitting at the Council table that night will be the three who finished at the top of the November 5th election; current Mayor, Kathy Bailey (2,642 votes), newly elected member, Andy Bateman (2,190 votes); and, current member, Kent Blair (1,873 votes). Current member Angie Settell (1,247 votes) was not re-elected. Council has 7 members.

    The other candidates not elected were, Pat Ahr (1,183 votes) and Cory O’Donnell (769 votes).

    Sitting with those who won on November 5th will be current members, Vice-Mayor Rob Weisgerber, and members Tim Butler, Neal Oury, and Ted Phelps.

    Let’s have some fun and see if readers can see into the future, “Who is most likely to be Loveland’s next Mayor?”

    Just for fun, we’ve thrown in our favorite write-in candidate, Ms. Loveland Frog! Because after-all it would be nice to have a “tad” more gender equality and hear something besides just 7 human voices croaking “Yes” in unison for the next two years.

     


  • Andy Bateman joins Bailey and Blair in pursuit of Council Seat

    Andy Bateman joins Bailey and Blair in pursuit of Council Seat

    Loveland, Ohio – There will be 3 elected to a 4-year term of Loveland City Council on November 5, and as of Monday evening 3 have submitted sufficient signatures on Nominating petitions to be placed on the ballot. Current Mayor Kathy Bailey, incumbent Kent Blair, and on his second try, Andy Bateman, have all have qualified.

    Andy Bateman

    Bateman told Loveland Magazine last week that he had submitted sufficient signatures to the Hamilton County Board of Elections (BOE) and that the signatures have been validated. He ran a distant 5th is his first try to be on City Council in the 2017 election.

    All three are guaranteed victory if no one else files to run.

    Current Councilwoman Angie Settell’s term ends this December.

    Blair is 2-year incumbent

    Blair is running for the seat he was appointed to when former Mayor Mark Fitzgerald quit office on August 14, 2017 after petitions were circulated putting his recall and his council seat on the ballot. The petition recall effort could have resulted in a head-to-head race, Fitzgerald vs. Neal Oury who circulated the petitions.

    Up until August 18, of 2017, Blair was one of nine candidates on the ballot for four City Council seats. Blair removed his name from consideration so he would not take votes away from Rob Weisgerber, Ted Phelps, Neal Oury, or Tim Butler. It was a pre-arranged deal, under a possible scenario if Fitzgerald’s seat was not going to be on the ballot. After a ruling by the City Attorney, Mayor Bailey was allowed to appoint Blair to the seat that was still open in January of 2018.

    Weisgerber, Phelps, Oury, and Butler were elected in 2017.

    Word on the street is that former Councilwoman Pam Gross has picked up petitions from the BOE, however, that would not necessarily mean that Gross is running. She may or not circulate petitions, or she may have picked up the petitions for someone else who is interested in being on Council. Gross also ran in 2017 to keep her seat however was roundly defeated for re-election, finishing behind Bateman.

    Loveland School Board race

    No one has yet filed petitions to be a member of the Loveland Board of Education. There are 2 open seats for 4-year terms. Current Board Vice-President Kathy Lorenz is, however, gathering signatures. Word on the street is that current Board President Art Jarvis is also collecting signatures.

    The deadline for candidates to file nominating petitions to the BOE, either in the City Council Race or for a School Board seat is Aug 7.

    Loveland City Council will ask voters to approve a revised Charter on November 5 and the Loveland Board of Education is expected to place a Bond Issue on the ballot.

  • [Loveland Magazine TV] Councilwoman Angie Settell expresses concerns about proposed City Charter

    [Loveland Magazine TV] Councilwoman Angie Settell expresses concerns about proposed City Charter

    Loveland, Ohio – While speaking about proposals to change the City Charter, Councilwoman Angie Settell raised concerns about whether the Finance Director should be reporting to the City Manager or City Council.

    She said that the Council’s first responsibility is to be the keeper of the taxpayer’s money and that there needed to be checks and balances and a level of protection was being eliminated for no valid reason.

    She also raised concerns about proposed changes to the role of the Vice-Mayor in situations where the Mayor is incapable of performing their duties.

    The occasion was during a meeting on June 11, when Council was holding a public hearing to receive comments regarding proposed revisions to the Charter of the City.

    Councilmembers, Ted Phelps and Tim Butler; and acting Solicitor Matt Fellerhoff responded to Settell’s concerns.

    Read the proposed and current charter here: Proposed Loveland Charter

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  • City of Loveland announces launch of Ohio Checkbook

    City of Loveland announces launch of Ohio Checkbook

    Treasurer Josh Mandel Announces Launch of the City of Loveland Checkbook on OhioCheckbook.com 

    Loveland, Ohio – Treasurer Josh Mandel announced on April 11 the launch of the City of Loveland’s online checkbook on OhioCheckbook.com.  In December 2014, Treasurer Mandel launched OhioCheckbook.com, and for the first time in Ohio history put all state spending information on the internet.

    The Ohio Treasurer’s office was joined at the announcement by Loveland Mayor Kathy Bailey, Vice Mayor Robert Weisgerber and City Councilmembers Angie Settell, Ted Phelps, Tim Butler, Neal Oury and Kent Blair.  

    Loveland is the ninth city in Hamilton County to post their spending on OhioCheckbook.com.  Loveland’s online checkbook includes over 33,000 individual transactions that represent more than $89 million of total spending over the past five years.       

    “I believe the people of Hamilton County have a right to know how their tax money is being spent, and I applaud local leaders here for partnering with my office to post the finances on OhioCheckbook.com,” said Treasurer Mandel.  “By posting local government spending online, we are empowering taxpayers across Ohio to hold public officials accountable.”

    “We’re excited to allow our residents to take a closer look at how the City spends its’ taxpayer dollars,” said Loveland Acting Finance Director Michelle Byrde.

    Mayor Kathy Bailey added. “The City is proud to join the Ohio Checkbook Program, and welcome the financial transparency it offers for interested residents”

    OhioCheckbook.com displays more than $644 billion in spending over the past ten years, including more than 173 million transactions.  The website includes features such as:

    • “Google-style” contextual search capabilities, to allow users to sort by keyword, department, category or vendor; 
    • Fully dynamic interactive charts to drill down on state spending;
    • Functionality to compare state spending year-over-year or among agencies; and,
    • Capability to share charts or checks with social media networks, and direct contact for agency fiscal offices   

    For more information view Loveland’s Checkbook, Loveland.OhioCheckbook.com . 

     

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  • Blair gets Bailey nod for vacant council seat

    Blair gets Bailey nod for vacant council seat

    Loveland Mayor Kathy Bailey – File Photo

    Loveland, Ohio – On Wednesday, Mayor Kathy Bailey announced she has selected Kent Blair to fill the vacant seat on City Council. The council seat has been vacant since the resignation of Mark Fitzgerald on August 14 of last year. Blair will serve the remaining two-year’s of Fitzgerald’s term. Blair is expected to be sworn into office at the next council meeting scheduled for January 9.

    In a press release, Bailey said she conducted personal interviews with several candidates before making her decision. “I selected Kent because he shares my commitment to community engagement and transparency,” Bailey said. “The voters made clear this November what qualities they want in their council members, and Kent exemplifies them all. He is committed to working with this new council to make the City proud of the work we do, and the manner in which we do it.”

    Blair had submitted petitions to run for one of the four, four-year open council seats in last November’s election but withdrew from the race when Neal Oury submitted petitions to run.

    The Back Story

    On August 11 the Hamilton County Board of Elections ruled that Oury and the Loveland Community Heartbeat Political Action Committee (LCHPAC) had submitted sufficient petitions to recall Fitzgerald. The petition effort was successful, and could have resulted in a head-to-head race, Oury vs. Fitzgerald, however instead of facing the voters to retain his seat, resigned. That left Fitzgerald’s seat open and Loveland without a Mayor.

    Oury then submitted petitions to run for one of the regular open seats on Council and that is when Blair withdrew his petitions to run. It was an apparent deal with LCHPAC who endorsed five candidates. If there was not a recall election, Blair would withdraw making room for Oury’s name on the ballot. Others receiving the LCHPAC endorsement were incumbents, Rob Weisgerber, Ted Phelps, and newcomer Tim Butler. 

    Fitzgerald stepped down as Mayor at an August 14 meeting so that he could still cast a vote on who would be the next mayor and vice-mayor. The votes were 4-3 in favor of then vice-mayor Angie Settell and then, council member, Pam Gross. After the meeting was over, Fitzgerald distributed a letter that he was resigning from Council. The attempt to elevate Settell to Mayor was later ruled illegal by City Solicitor Joe Braun because there wasn’t proper public notice of the meeting. Braun also ruled that the council seat would remain open until new council members were sworn in on December 4 and a new Mayor elected. Bailey was elected Mayor.

    About Kent Blair

    Kent Blair is expected to be sworn into office at the next council meeting scheduled for January 9.

    In announcing his withdrawal from the ballot, Blair said on August 18, “I was one of nine candidates on the ballot for four City Council seats. When I was first asked to consider running, I made it clear to all that, while I want to serve, and believe that I would do a good job, the main outcome of the election must be removing the existing majority on Council. To help achieve that, if necessary, I would withdraw my own candidacy so that the full support of those in Loveland who share my goal could be focused, laser-like, on four candidates for four seats. With the recall election no longer a possible ballot question, the mathematics of the race have changed. It is in celebration of that victory, and in keeping with my commitment, that I have withdrawn my name for the ballot for November, and strongly urge any and all who share my views of the future of our city to support now and cast your votes when the time comes for Rob Weisgerber, Ted Phelps, Neal Oury, and Tim Butler.”

    Blair is employed at U.S. Bank where he is an investment advisor and broker. He is a 12-year resident of Loveland and dad to a senior at Loveland High School. He has been a member of the Amazing Charity Race Committee since its inception and as a 7-year coach of SAY Soccer.

    In announcing his candidacy Blair said he would advocate for transparency and resident engagement. At the top of his list for reform is the makeup of the Community Improvement Corporation. Blair added, “I am a strong supporter of accountability of elected officials to the people they serve. I believe in process, good stewardship of resources, an expectation of inclusion, and sensible growth. Loveland should stand for all of the residents, not the few who lead it. Development of a future master plan must be approached with an emphasis on community representation, not strategic power plays that benefit only a few.”

    Bailey added, “I appreciate and thank all of those candidates who applied. This was a very tough decision, but I think Kent will be a great addition to the new council, and I am excited to work with him.”

  • 2017 Election Results

    2017 Election Results

    CITY OF LOVELAND COUNCIL (Includes Clermont, Hamilton, and Warren Counties)

    4 to be elected – 4 year term

    Andy Bateman – 901
    Tim Butler – 2009
    Pamela Gross – 799
    Barry Kuhn – 704

    Neal Oury – 1912

    Ted Phelps – 1875
     
    Rob Weisgerber – 1833
     
    Stephen G. Zamagias – 341
     

      Andy Bateman – 347 E. Loveland Ave.   

    Clermont County Votes – 193

    Hamilton County Votes – 610

    Warren County Votes – 98

    Total Votes – 901

    Tim Butler – 1102 Hickory Ridge Ln. 

    Clermont County Votes – 454

    Hamilton County Votes – 1370

    Warren County Votes – 185

    Total Votes – 2009

      *Pamela Gross – 343 Huntington Dr.   

    Clermont County Votes – 139

    Hamilton County Votes – 571

    Warren County Votes – 89

    Total Votes – 799

      Barry Kuhn – 806 Kenmar Dr.   

    Clermont County Votes – 139

    Hamilton County Votes – 509

    Warren County Votes – 56

    Total Votes – 704

      Neal Oury – 401 Lowell St.   

    Clermont County Votes – 483

    Hamilton County Votes – 1254

    Warren County Votes – 175

    Total Votes – 1912

      *Ted Phelps – 137 Pheasantlake Dr.   

    Clermont County Votes – 436

    Hamilton County Votes – 1263

    Warren County Votes – 176

    Total Votes – 1875

      *Rob Weisgerber – 240 E. Loveland Ave.   

    Clermont County Votes – 435

    Hamilton County Votes – 1230

    Warren County Votes – 168

    Total Votes – 1833

    *Stephen G. Zamagias – 212 Thomas Paxton Ct. Zamagias was appointed to serve the unexpired term of Linda Cox after her resignation. 

    Clermont County Votes – 66

    Hamilton County Votes – 238

    Warren County Votes – 37

    Total Votes – 341

    *Incumbant

    (The unexpired term term (till 12/02/2019) of Mark Fitzgerald has yet to be filled). Fitzgerald resigned on 8/14/17 rather than face a recall election this November. The other members of the current council whose terms expire in 12/02/2019  are, Angie Settell and Kathy Bailey.

    LOVELAND CITY SCHOOL BOARD (Includes Clermont, Hamilton, and Warren Counties)

    3 to be elected – 4 year term

    Michele N. Pettit – 2953

    Ned Portune – 2961

    Eileen Washburn – 2963

    Dave Blumberg (Write-In Candidate)* – 403

    *We will report on election night how many write in votes were received. It is not until the official count that we will have a true total of “valid” write in votes.

    *Incumbant
    *Michele N. Pettit – 40 Buckeye Ct.

    Clermont County Votes – 1249

    Hamilton County Votes – 1649

    Warren County Votes – 55

    Total Votes – 2953

      Ned Portune – 10113 Colbourne Ct.   

    Clermont County Votes – 1256

    Hamilton County Votes – 1652

    Warren County Votes – 53

    Total Votes – 2961

    Eileen Washburn – 10923 Rednor Ct.

    Clermont County Votes – 1268

    Hamilton County Votes – 1641

    Warren County Votes – 54

    Total Votes – 2963

    Dave Blumberg (Write-in) – 9207 Gourmet Ln.*     

    Clermont County Votes – 363

    Hamilton County Votes – 30

    Warren County Votes – 10

    Total Votes – 403

    The other members of the current Board whose terms expire in 12/31/19 are, Kathryn Lorenz, Ph.D. and Art Jarvis. Tim Taggart was appointed to fill the unexpired term of Linda Pennington. The term ends after this November’s election. This Board position is one of the open seats you see above (3 to be elected – 4 year term).

    HAMILTON COUNTY ISSUES
    • ALCOHOL, DRUG ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

    FOR THE LEVY – 124,957

    AGAINST THE LEVY – 47,567

    • HEALTH AND HOSPITALIZATION SERVICES

    FOR THE LEVY – 121,196

    AGAINST THE LEVY – 50,273

    • SENIOR SERVICES

    FOR THE LEVY – 124,513

    AGAINST THE LEVY – 48,366

    Warren County

    FOR THE BOND ISSUE – 3956

    AGAINST THE BOND ISSUE – 4796

    YES – 280

    NO – 54

    YES – 300

    NO – 75

    State Issues

    Results as of 11:10 PM November 7, 2017

    (8700 precincts of 8909 reported)

    • ISSUE 1 RIGHTS FOR CRIME VICTIMS PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT (VOTE FOR 1) (Marsy’s Law)

    FOR THE AMENDMENT – 1,866,879

    AGAINST THE AMENDMENT – 392,485

    • State Issue 2 ISSUE 2 REQUIRE STATE AGENCIES TO NOT PAY MORE FOR PRESCRIPTION DRUGS THAN THE FEDERAL VA DEP.

    FOR THE AMENDMENT – 463,114

    AGAINST THE AMENDMENT – 1,791,458

     

    FOR JUDGE OF HAMILTON COUNTY MUNICIPAL COURT DISTRICT 5 (FULL TERM COMMENCING 1-3-2018)

    Brad Greenberg (un-opposed) – 18,102

    SYMMES TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES (VOTE FOR 2)

    Ken Bryant – 1,926

    CJ Carr – 1,151

    Jodie L. Leis – 1,935

    DEERFIELD TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES

    One to be elected

    Lori Lutts – 4047

    Chris Romano – 2355

    Two to be elected

    Bill Lantry – 2178

    Kristin Malhotra – 2428

    Wayne Speer – 1684

    Lonnie Vestal – 2213

    James Siciliano IV – 1614

    John Wilson – 1019

    DEERFIELD TOWNSHIP FISCAL OFFICER

    Dan Corey – 3051 Robert Wagner – 2871

    MIAMI TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES

    Two to be elected

    Angela Colwell – 2462

    Karl Schultz – 4059

    Mary Wolff – 5057

     

     Clermont County Board of Elections Web Site

     Hamilton County Board of Elections Web Site

    Warren County Board of Elections Web Site

    Ohio Secretary of State Election Web Site

    Links associated with a candidate’s name are to the Candidate Statement provided to Loveland Magazine. Go HERE to read all of Loveland Magazine’s Election News PUBLISHED IN 2016 – 2017

  • Mary Ann Lynn: “Let’s get back to working together.”

    Mary Ann Lynn: “Let’s get back to working together.”

    Mary Ann Lynn says, “Let’s keep the positive momentum going.”

    by Mary Ann Lynn 

    Earlier this year, 2,000 Loveland residents voiced their distrust and lack of confidence in then-Mayor Mark Fitzgerald by signing a petition for his recall. If Loveland voters want to continue the progress started with the recall effort, we must elect individuals who are committed to change the way Loveland City Council conducts business. 

    Council candidates Rob Weisgerber, Neal Oury, Ted Phelps and Tim Butler deserve your vote on November 7. Each is committed to lead our city with transparency, resident engagement and collaboration. Incumbent candidates Weisgerber and Phelps have served our city with unwavering integrity and dedication,

    Council candidates Rob Weisgerber, Neal Oury, Ted Phelps and Tim Butler deserve your vote on November 7.

    and have consistently displayed respect for Loveland residents and our city’s laws/charter. Newcomers Butler and Oury bring new ideas and fresh perspectives, but with the same commitment to ethics and greater effectiveness. That’s why these four candidates have been endorsed by two community organizations – Neighbors for Loveland and the Loveland Community Heartbeat PAC.

    Let’s keep the positive momentum going. Let’s get back to working together – Loveland City Council, residents, community organizations and the chamber of commerce – to make good things happen! Please vote for Weisgerber, Oury, Phelps and Butler for Loveland City Council.

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